Autocrossing the 370Z?

Kirkster · 02-10-2009, 01:38 PM

Anyone out there autoxing the 370 yet?

I ran my 350 extensively and am interested in a 370 but have not heard any input good or bad about them 370 yet.

There has been some info on the RX-8 Site but nothing here yet.

RCZ · 02-10-2009, 07:56 PM

I feel that the Z is much better suited for the track than it is for auto-x. Maybe more people can weigh in on that?

Have you tried a trackday?

dustyroads · 02-11-2009, 03:06 AM

Actually, I think a lot of people think the 370z might be an excellent autocross car, depending on where they put it. If it goes into B stock it could be the best car to have. B stock is getting a major overhaul and could be combined with C stock. This means the current contenders are MS-R equipped miatas, RX8s and 350zs. The 350z would be the underdog, but the 370 has more horses is lighter and probabley handles better. I think most feel it will go into AS and compete against S2000s and C5 Vettes. It might be good enough to dominate that class too. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I think the SCCA is going to class the car sometime this month though. Anyone know for sure when they will make a decision?

NIZMOZ · 02-11-2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustyroads

Actually, I think a lot of people think the 370z might be an excellent autocross car, depending on where they put it. If it goes into B stock it could be the best car to have. B stock is getting a major overhaul and could be combined with C stock. This means the current contenders are MS-R equipped miatas, RX8s and 350zs. The 350z would be the underdog, but the 370 has more horses is lighter and probabley handles better. I think most feel it will go into AS and compete against S2000s and C5 Vettes. It might be good enough to dominate that class too. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I think the SCCA is going to class the car sometime this month though. Anyone know for sure when they will make a decision?

Negative.

NIZMOZ · 02-11-2009, 09:46 AM

1991 300ZX TT

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1991/nis...584/specs.html

Exterior
Length: 169.5 in. Width: 70.5 in.
Height: 49.4 in. Wheel Base: 96.5 in.
Curb Weight: 3474 lbs.

1996 300zx TT

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1996/nis...259/specs.html

Exterior
Length: 169.5 in. Width: 70.5 in.
Height: 48.4 in. Wheel Base: 96.5 in.
Curb Weight: 3502 lbs.

2003 350Z

2003 Nissan 350Z specs, auto safety at Edmunds

Exterior
Length: 169.6 in. Width: 71.5 in.
Height: 51.9 in. Wheel Base: 104.3 in.
Curb Weight: 3188 lbs.

2008 350Z

2008 Nissan 350Z specs, auto safety at Edmunds

Exterior
Length: 169.8 in. Width: 71.5 in.
Height: 52.1 in. Wheel Base: 104.3 in.
Curb Weight: 3320 lbs - Actual weight is 3200-3300~ lb from people weighing their cars. Heaviest is the NISMO and Roadster. NISMO weighs 3324 on a scale.

2009 370z

Exterior
Length: 167.2 in. Width: 72.8 in.
Height: 51.8 in. Wheel Base: 100.4 in.
Curb Weight: 3232 lbs. - Actual Weight per C&D that weighed the car 3350 lb

Kirkster · 02-12-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustyroads

Actually, I think a lot of people think the 370z might be an excellent autocross car, depending on where they put it. If it goes into B stock it could be the best car to have. B stock is getting a major overhaul and could be combined with C stock. This means the current contenders are MS-R equipped miatas, RX8s and 350zs. The 350z would be the underdog, but the 370 has more horses is lighter and probabley handles better. I think most feel it will go into AS and compete against S2000s and C5 Vettes. It might be good enough to dominate that class too. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I think the SCCA is going to class the car sometime this month though. Anyone know for sure when they will make a decision?

Yes it is all determined by where they class it.

I was just wondering if anyone had run one yet. My 03 Track ate front tires like they were going out of style.

I will still get a 370 but I doubt I will autocross it competitively if it still eats front tires. I was hoping that the improved suspension would solve a bit of the tire issues.

The RX-8 people keep saying that the 08 and older models "could be competitive". My opinion is they were saying that because they did not want BS to be a spec class and have their cars moved to another class where they would have competition.

M.Bonanni · 02-12-2009, 10:43 AM

The '03 350Zs had a tire feathering problem. There was even a recall on it where you got a free replacement set of tires if I remember correctly. They fixed it in the later years though.

Having owned both a 350Z and now a 370Z I can say that the 370Z will be leaps and bounds better than the 350Z was at autocross. The wider stance, shorter wheelbase, and revised suspension geometry & components make it handle quite well. I have not tried an autocross with it, but I am confident in my saying that it will be a potent contender in autocross.

Kirkster · 02-17-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

The '03 350Zs had a tire feathering problem. There was even a recall on it where you got a free replacement set of tires if I remember correctly. They fixed it in the later years though.

Having owned both a 350Z and now a 370Z I can say that the 370Z will be leaps and bounds better than the 350Z was at autocross. The wider stance, shorter wheelbase, and revised suspension geometry & components make it handle quite well. I have not tried an autocross with it, but I am confident in my saying that it will be a potent contender in autocross.

My car never had the tire feathering problem... the fact that there is no camber adjustment up front made the car a tire eater...

dustyroads · 02-23-2009, 04:11 PM

This just in from the SCCA: 370 is B Stock! That means there is a very good chance it will be very competitive in that class, and it's a big class. Very good news for autocrossing the 370!

!xoible · 02-23-2009, 06:07 PM

i'd love to track the Z especially with the rev match lol. actually probably would turn it off so i know wtf is going on, but yah the car seems like an awesome track car! event autox too

however, the car broke with me on my test drive though when i pushed it a tad around a corner, which was very scary. looks like the puppy needs some nitto's maybe.

i'll search this forum to see what's available in terms of sway bars, coilovers, struts..

RedlineHR · 03-02-2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !xoible

i'd love to track the Z especially with the rev match lol. actually probably would turn it off so i know wtf is going on, but yah the car seems like an awesome track car! event autox too

however, the car broke with me on my test drive though when i pushed it a tad around a corner, which was very scary. looks like the puppy needs some nitto's maybe.

i'll search this forum to see what's available in terms of sway bars, coilovers, struts..

Or you need to give the tires some time to shed the mold release agent before pushing them

Did you get understeer or oversteer? Do you mean the rear broke loose? Or the front pushed?

02-10-2009, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 20	Autocrossing the 370Z? Anyone out there autoxing the 370 yet? I ran my 350 extensively and am interested in a 370 but have not heard any input good or bad about them 370 yet. There has been some info on the RX-8 Site but nothing here yet.

02-11-2009, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	1991 300ZX TT http://www.edmunds.com/used/1991/nis...584/specs.html Exterior Length: 169.5 in. Width: 70.5 in. Height: 49.4 in. Wheel Base: 96.5 in. Curb Weight: 3474 lbs. 1996 300zx TT http://www.edmunds.com/used/1996/nis...259/specs.html Exterior Length: 169.5 in. Width: 70.5 in. Height: 48.4 in. Wheel Base: 96.5 in. Curb Weight: 3502 lbs. 2003 350Z 2003 Nissan 350Z specs, auto safety at Edmunds Exterior Length: 169.6 in. Width: 71.5 in. Height: 51.9 in. Wheel Base: 104.3 in. Curb Weight: 3188 lbs. 2008 350Z 2008 Nissan 350Z specs, auto safety at Edmunds Exterior Length: 169.8 in. Width: 71.5 in. Height: 52.1 in. Wheel Base: 104.3 in. Curb Weight: 3320 lbs - Actual weight is 3200-3300~ lb from people weighing their cars. Heaviest is the NISMO and Roadster. NISMO weighs 3324 on a scale. 2009 370z Exterior Length: 167.2 in. Width: 72.8 in. Height: 51.8 in. Wheel Base: 100.4 in. Curb Weight: 3232 lbs. - Actual Weight per C&D that weighed the car 3350 lb __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

02-12-2009, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	The '03 350Zs had a tire feathering problem. There was even a recall on it where you got a free replacement set of tires if I remember correctly. They fixed it in the later years though. Having owned both a 350Z and now a 370Z I can say that the 370Z will be leaps and bounds better than the 350Z was at autocross. The wider stance, shorter wheelbase, and revised suspension geometry & components make it handle quite well. I have not tried an autocross with it, but I am confident in my saying that it will be a potent contender in autocross. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

02-10-2009, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I feel that the Z is much better suited for the track than it is for auto-x. Maybe more people can weigh in on that? Have you tried a trackday?

02-11-2009, 03:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
dustyroads Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 6 Drives: 95 R-package miata Rep Power: 16	Actually, I think a lot of people think the 370z might be an excellent autocross car, depending on where they put it. If it goes into B stock it could be the best car to have. B stock is getting a major overhaul and could be combined with C stock. This means the current contenders are MS-R equipped miatas, RX8s and 350zs. The 350z would be the underdog, but the 370 has more horses is lighter and probabley handles better. I think most feel it will go into AS and compete against S2000s and C5 Vettes. It might be good enough to dominate that class too. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I think the SCCA is going to class the car sometime this month though. Anyone know for sure when they will make a decision?

02-23-2009, 04:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
dustyroads Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 6 Drives: 95 R-package miata Rep Power: 16	This just in from the SCCA: 370 is B Stock! That means there is a very good chance it will be very competitive in that class, and it's a big class. Very good news for autocrossing the 370!

02-23-2009, 06:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
!xoible Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west Posts: 245 Drives: some car Rep Power: 185	i'd love to track the Z especially with the rev match lol. actually probably would turn it off so i know wtf is going on, but yah the car seems like an awesome track car! event autox too however, the car broke with me on my test drive though when i pushed it a tad around a corner, which was very scary. looks like the puppy needs some nitto's maybe. i'll search this forum to see what's available in terms of sway bars, coilovers, struts..